Earth's Transformative Collision: From Dry Beginnings to a Water World
New research suggests that Earth's transformation from a dry, inhospitable planet to a blue planet rich with water and life-building compounds was due to a colossal collision with a celestial body named Theia. This finding highlights the role of rare cosmic events in shaping planetary habitability.
Recent scientific insights reveal that Earth, born dry and devoid of life's foundational elements, underwent a transformative evolution through cosmic intervention. Within three million years of the Solar System's formation, the planet's chemistry was fundamentally altered by a colossal impact with Theia, a Mars-sized celestial body. This collision likely provided Earth with water and carbon compounds, turning it into a habitable blue planet. The study underscores the influence of rare astronomical events on the potential for planetary habitability, suggesting that the Earth’s livable conditions could be a fortuitous stroke of cosmic luck.
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